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Dug

Wrong Jet, she actually had some good points. Basically it was about stricter immi policies, and looking at the trouble the Leb's are causing in Sydney who can blame her.
I can't remeber the name of the band or the song but many years ago the lyrics went something like this.
everyones welcome, but you'll march our march and you'll drink our beer.

Jet Gorgon

Oooo, hit a nerve there, did I?

Yes, Sabang, I lived in Oz for one year. Quite enough for me, thank you.

If I remember correctly, Oz had a White Policy until 1975 wasn't it? -- quite a bit behind the US which you still bash for racism (oh, up til now with BO as Pres-elect). You folks here may be the beacon of civil rights and multiculturalism, but please do not tell me most of your citizens are thus. Any aboriginals in your parliament down there? How many aborigines and Asians live in your immediate neighbourhoods? I think the concept of many Ozzers' idea of ethnicity is the range of ethnic restaurants about.
I think Hanson conveyed the opinions of many of your citizens. Guess she's an embarrassment for y'all here tho.

I think I'll read up some more on Oz business and ethical practises, especially in East Timor. I already heard stories from bizmen who were there.

Here's a quote from Enc Britannica about your White Policy, just so you don't think I made it up and in case you forgot.

The Australian colonies had passed restrictive [COLOR=#009900! important][COLOR=#009900! important]legislation[/color][/color] as early as the 1860s. This was directed specifically at Chinese immigrants, but later a popular cry was raised against the increasingly numerous Japanese—especially after Japan’s victory over China in the 1894–95 Sino-Japanese War—and against South Asians and Kanakas (South Pacific islanders) as well. Fear of military invasion by Japan, the threat to the standard of living presented by the cheap but efficient Asian labourers, and white racism (oops) were the principal factors behind the White Australia movement. In 1901 the Immigration Restriction Actof Australia effectively ended all non-European immigration by providing for entrance examinations in European languages. Supplementary legislation in 1901 provided for the deportation by 1906 of the country’s kanakas. Popular support for White Australia, always strong, was bolstered at the Paris Peace Conference in 1919 when the Australian delegation led the fight to defeat a Japanese-sponsored racial-equality amendment to the League of Nations Covenant. From about 1950 on, the policy became less stringent, first under Liberal governments and also (more markedly) under Labor, from 1972 to 1975.
White Australia Policy -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia

sabang

^ You don't get the Hint do you jettie?? Totally Off topic- start a new thread if you wish. If all you want to do is stuff this thread, expect deletions to follow. You might be surprised at some of the similar Issues in Us & Oz politics, then again you might not.

P.s:- I think you're referring to the White Australia policy? I don't know of any White party.

Not popular then? I wonder why.

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Jet Gorgon

Where did I say White PARTY?
This is off topic? Sure. All of our thread posts deviate. I was making a comparison; since you lot love to trash Palin, I drew a comparison with a female politician in OZ that was ridiculed. It seems you take umbrage at me reminding folks of her. Embarrassed? She got a lot of votes, no? Not bad for a fish'n'chip lady, while you ridicule a US state governor. Fair, innit?
I left OZ coz I couldn't stand the lack of manners and intelligence. Almost all of my friends and lovers there were farang, except for one lady from Perth. She was great.

Norton

You might want to clarify your comment a bit?

Jet Gorgon

^ Nah, leave 'em wondering.

spiff

No, just spouting uninformed nonsense, as so often.
It never fails to impress.

panama hat

364 days too long, now run along and go disrupt another thread with your ill-informed nonsense.

No need beating yourself up for your inadequacies

Just too easy . . . I doubt you've ever been to Oz, worked in Tokyo, lived and worked in Thailand, write for a various publications . . . sad . . .

It would have been very different if Lieberman would have been the running mate, not sure if Obama would have made it

sabang

So, jet doesn't like lefties, blacks, Aussies, Brits, Canadians (and she is bladdy canuck!), the poor, Amerkin Indians, hispanics, Euro's, Mid easterners, h'mmm who have I left out.

That only leaves Asians- d'ya like Asians jet? I hope so, for your sake.

We know you like Americans, except (of course) Democrats, the poor or non caucasians. Jeez gal, you must be the life and soul of every party.

Jet Gorgon

Didn't know all these folks lack manners and intelligence. Must be true if you say so.

panama hat

Umm, nope - doesn't like them either unless calling Asians chinkies and the like equates to liking someone . . .

Sh reminds me of someone who dislikes everyone because they dislike her first . . .

spiff

I did not dislike her first.

ItsRobsLife

No, not every party.

S Landreth

Colin Powell (not that I think much of Powell any longer) talks about Palin and where the Repubs must go to become relevant again. He doesn’t think that much of her,.but does call her smart????????? WTF? Smart?

Link: http://www.snackfeed.com/videos/detail/cf75cb6c-1938-102c-a525-00304897c9c6

And here is more news about what the rest on Americans think of Palin.

Excerpt: ...[T]hose Palin numbers are as hilarious as she is. Republicans worship her, the rest of us (including our independent friends) think she is an embarrassment to humanity. It's a win-win! They're happy with Palin, and we're happy that she continues to repulse independents, thus making them unelectable.

Link: http://www.americablog.com/2008/12/poll-palin-is-most-beloved-republican.html

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raycarey

apparently somebody burnt sarah's church down...i wonder if it was a witch. Thomas Muthee - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jet Gorgon

^ Probably the same witch project as at the Blair house.

spiff

Probably an exorcism expelling the demon who made her lose the election gone out of control.

panama hat

^ I have heard she speaks in tongues . . .

Boon Mee

Gotta link to that?

panama hat

^ They disappear like black magic.